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LT Excavating
4.5(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"I wish these young men were my sons. I am proud to have had the opportunity to hire them for a somewhat complex job concerning 43 tons of soil being delivered and then correctly molded and shaped into the site that was best for my lawn. If you want to receive assurance that honesty and great American values are not dead,yet hire this company! Their price was very reasonable without the quality of their work being cheap!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Last step junk removal
5.0(
1
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Hello my name Is isaak, I own last step junk removal we operate in Elgin il, and we specialize in junk removal in residential and commercial buildings, like, furniture BAG OF JUNK, TVS, etc \nFree estimates via message or email\nWe would love the opportunity to work with you,

Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
Tree debris/ leaves
House clean outs
House clean outs

+4

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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
2.8(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Success Landscaping
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

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At AK Enterprise, we are committed to providing reliable, high-quality landscaping services that bring beauty and value to every property we work on. We specialize in lawn care, landscape design, maintenance, cleanup services, and outdoor improvements tailored to each customer’s needs. Our goal is simple: deliver dependable service, attention to detail, and results that exceed expectations. Whether it’s maintaining a healthy lawn or transforming outdoor spaces, we take pride in helping our customers create landscapes they can enjoy year-round.

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K and D Excavating
4.1(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are so happy with the work K&D has done for us (concrete patio and drainage pipe excavating)! They are always professional, easy to communicate with, and super affordable. I highly recommend their work!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Kaboom Rigging & Heavy Equipment Operating Services, LLC
4.4(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very easy to work with and very helpful. After shopping around their price was more than fair and they met our expectations . Thanks again for your hard work and efforts ! I highly recommend their work if youre in need of removal"
Trunk
Brush
Stacked Wood
Fallen Trees
Cutting Notches

+15

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dean Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+1 more

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They work very efficiently, they are very friendly. He knew exactly what I wanted and what he needed to do to get that result."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&D Demolition & Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Fairbury, IL and surrounding areas

We have have been in business since 2004. We are a family owned company and all of our workers are family. We can do landscaping, small demolition work, trenching, small excavating projects, small land cleaning, brush cutting, gravel driveway repairs, hailing things, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!\n

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Skunk digging looks like a series of small, cone-shaped holes on a lawn or around the perimeter of a home, porch, deck, or shed. The holes that skunks dig when searching for grubs tend to be no more than four inches in diameter and may be up to four inches deep.

No, a ditch isn’t a trench. A ditch is an open, relatively shallow channel that’s carved out of the ground and used for drainage purposes. In contrast, a trench is a deeper excavation that’s entirely underground. Trenches have many uses, including gas lines, sewage systems, and electrical wiring. Unlike trenches, ditches don’t get filled back in with dirt after they’re dug.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

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